The ‘Penalty’ hitmaker  to lament the alarming rate of substance abuse, particularly among youths in his hometown of Agege, Lagos.

He revealed how heartbreaking it was to see some of his childhood friends fall victim to drug addiction, wasting their potential.

Small Doctor recalled how Fuji singer Wasiu Ayinde KWAM 1 advised him six years ago to establish a rehabilitation center, predicting it would become “the new oil”.

“There Is One Bros That Sings Against Drug Abuse On Socials, Been A Minute I Came Across His Contents (David Something Can’t Fully Remember). I Think We Need Him More This Moment,” he wrote.

“I Strolled Through Hoods On Sunday and What I Saw Was Heartbreaking. The Rate Young Chaps Use Drugs Nowadays Is Alarming,

“Wasiu Ayinde Told Me 6 Years Ago To Establish A Rehabilitation Centre, Stating It Is The New Oil. That Man Saw The Future.

“Most Heartbreaking Was When I Arrived My Hood, I Saw Some Promising Guys We Grew Up Together Sleeping While Standing 🤦🏾‍♂️, Some Were Even Making Some Crazy Postures While Sleeping. So Sad.”

There Is One Bros That Sings Against Drug Abuse On Socials, Been A Minute I Came Across His Contents (David Something Can’t Fully Remember) . I Think We Need Him More This Moment.

I Strolled Through Hoods On Sunday And What I Saw Was Heart Breaking. The Rate Young Chaps Use…

— small DOCTOR (@iam_smalldoctor) May 20, 2025

Small Doctor started his music career in 2012 but rose to fame after the release of ‘Penalty’ in 2018.

‘Penalty’ won the ‘Best Street Hop’ award at The Headies 2018. He also released other hit singles like ‘Gbagaun’, ‘Mosquito Killer’ and ‘Anobi’.

Small Doctor has made a name for himself in the Nigerian music industry with his songs mostly composed in English and Yoruba.

The singer is known for keeping his family life away from the public.

In March, he welcomed his first child with his Canada-based lover.

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